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The real cost of qualifying through the SQE in 2026, from exam fees to prep courses to the hidden costs most candidates never plan for. More than two in five SQE candidates said their work-life balance during study was quite or extremely difficult to manage. That is 42% of
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Preparing for the SQE? Here are the 5 important SRA updates from 2026 covering pass rates, fee increases, and what is changing before you qualify. 5 SRA Updates Every SQE Candidate Needs to Know 1. SQE1 January 2026 Results: 58% First-Time Pass Rate (Published: March 2026) The January 2026
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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published its suite of annual reports. On the fourth full year of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), released on 21 April 2026. The overarching message is the SQE remains a robust. However, the SRA acknowledges that confidence in the qualification is not yet where
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Studying Smarter This Summer starts with the right strategy. Learn to manage time, & energy, especially when life gets busy. Summer brings longer days, but somehow less time. Between family commitments, birthday celebrations, and the occasional BBQ, your study schedule can quickly unravel. If you're preparing for the
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5 Client Communication Mistakes Junior Lawyers Make. Passing the SQE gets you through the door, how you communicate with clients determines whether you stay. This week we're looking at something that will matter just as much once you qualify, how to communicate with clients, in no particular order.
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Transferrable Skills with Amit Kapoor. Amit explains how he draws on his IT background and applies those skills in his work as a solicitor. Transferrable Skills with Amit Kapoor Question 1 Did your engineering / IT background influence how you approach legal problems or contract drafting? Yes, particularly in how I
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This past week the SRA held two webinars. Below are highlights from SRA webinar, aimed at understanding the SQE and supporting aspiring solicitors. Webinar 1: Understanding the SQE SQE Data Insights and Performance Analysis * Rich Data Set: SQE collects extensive data on candidate registration, exam performance, individual questions, and examiner
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Qualified with Aishwarya Luthra. In this 5-question interview, Aishwarya shares how she passed SQE 1 and qualified as a solicitor, with practical advice for aspiring solicitors. Recently SQE Journey subscriber, Aishwarya Luthra posted she "officially passed the SQE 1 and secured an SQE 2 exemption! This means I’
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Building trust can take years to build, however, one act of broken confidence can lead to losing trust in an instant. Trust is everything. Recently I spoke to a friend who told me an interesting story. For months, my friend and their business partner steadily built a strong, collaborative working
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If you are planning to sit SQE 1, it is important to understand the SQE 1 booking window timelines and cancellation rules set out by the SRA. These details can have real financial consequences if your plans change after you secure a seat. SQE 1 Booking Window The SRA typically
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We explore 5 negotiation traps, that are subtle but can prove to be a costly mistake that can derail your position before the real negotiation even begins. Whether you’re navigating client discussions, contract terms, or even your own career opportunities. These traps show up more often than we think.
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How to build trust during your SQE and QWE journey? There is a lot of research out there on how to build trust. The trusted advisor even has trust down to a formula, called the trust equation. Before other people trust you, you need to trust others! At SQE Journey